What an index represents
An index measures a defined group of securities under a published methodology. Trading an index-linked derivative is not the same as owning the underlying constituents.
Key market factors
Index movements can reflect company earnings, interest rates, economic growth, sector weightings, currency exposure and investor sentiment.
Product transparency
State whether the instrument is cash, futures-linked or another structure, together with dividend adjustments, expiry or rollover terms and market hours.
Common questions
Do I own shares when I trade an index instrument?: Not when the product is a derivative. The legal product description must be shown.
Why do index prices differ between providers?: Differences can arise from instrument structure, reference market, fair-value adjustments, sessions and provider methodology.